Bob Bong

Southland

Editor in chief at Desplaines Valley News, Regional News, The Reporter. Online business reporter at Bob Bong on Business and Comings & Goings.

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Breaking News: Toulios out as Argo superintendent

1 week ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

A week after an angry crowd condemned the Argo Board of Education for not taking stronger action against William Toulios for using a school credit card to make personal purchases including some from adult-content websites, the board removed him as superintendent on Wednesday.
Bridgeview crash suspect found dead in jail

2 weeks ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

Miguel Alvarado, the man charged last month with stealing a Bedford Park police car and a postal van, was found dead Sunday at Cook County Jail. The Cook County Sheriff’s Office said Alvarado, 36, was found unresponsive in the shower area of the jail’s hospital unit. His death may have been a suicide. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead, the sheriff’s office said.
Republicans win majority of Orland Township posts

4 weeks ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

Orland Township will have a decidedly Republican look when new officers take office in May. With all but one precinct reporting, incumbent Supervisor Paul O’Grady won re-election as leader of the Orland Township Together slate. Antonio Rubino, who ran unopposed for assessor, and Lena Matariyeh won one of the trustee seats for the Orland Township United slate. The five other spots were won by the Orland Township Republican slate.
Dodge easily unseats Pekau in Orland Park

4 weeks ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

In a thrilling election night, the citizens of Orland Park have spoken with a clear and resounding voice, electing Jim Dodge as their new mayor. In a heartfelt address to supporters at his campaign headquarters this evening, Dodge thanked the community for their unwavering support, passion, and commitment to a brighter future for our village. “This victory is not just about the vote,” said Dodge.
Buick ends relationship with Ray Buick

4 weeks ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

Ray Buick marked the end of an era this week when the Southwest Side dealership ended its 72-year relationship with the General Motors brand. The dealership at 5011 W. 62nd St. was one of only eight stand-alone Buick dealerships left in the United States before it stopped selling the vehicles. All other Buick stores also sell other GM products including GMC trucks or Chevrolets or Cadillacs. The dealership will stay open as a used car store and has changed its name to Ray Automotive.
Officials break ground on Downtown Orland Park project

1 month ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

“Let’s move some dirt!”While that line might not be as well-known as “Gentlemen, start your engines!” before the Indy 500 race, Ramzi Hassan’s command could have a lasting impact on Orland Park. Hassan, the president of Edwards Realty, is overseeing the village’s $80 million downtown development project near 143rd Street and LaGrange Road and, on March 27, he made sure village dignitaries and Edwards staff members were ready to get started with a ceremonial groundbreaking event.
City cracks down on illegal car sales and vehicle repairs

1 month ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

A new ordinance has gone into effect that aims to end the practice of using city streets like used car lots called “curbstoning.”Curbstoning is the selling of unregistered and unlicensed vehicles parked curbside by unlawful dealers posing as private sellers for profit allowing sellers to avoid consumer protection regulations that could defraud buyers, according to Carfax.com.
Clearing man charged in Gage Park murders

1 month ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

A Clearing man was charged March 26 with fatally attacking a woman and his brother in their Gage Park apartment March 23 and then stabbing a woman at a neighboring tavern, police said. Robert Romo, 57, of the 6400 block of South Austin Avenue, was charged with two felony counts of first-degree murder, one felony count of attempted first-degree murder, and one felony count of aggravated battery and use of a deadly weapon, police said. Police said Romo fatally shot his brother, Richard M.
Country Club Hills man charged in identity theft from Palos Heights nursing home resident

1 month ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

A Country Club Hills man has been charged with aggravated identity theft after an elderly resident at a Palos Heights nursing home reported unauthorized charges on his bank account, police said. According to the Palos Heights Police Department, the investigation began on March 12, when an elderly resident of Avantara Nursing Home, located in the 7800 block of College Drive, reported nearly $7,500 in fraudulent charges at various businesses in the southern suburbs.
Update: Man charged in Bridgeview crash that hurt 3

1 month ago | southwestregionalpublishing.com | Bob Bong

Bridgeview police have charged a man accused of crashing a stolen postal van into a vehicle injuring a mother and two young children on Wednesday. Miguel Alvarado, 36, was charged late Thursday with aggravated possession of a stolen motor vehicle and two counts of aggravated reckless driving. Additional charges are expected to be filed once Bedford Park police and Oak Lawn police finish their own investigations, Bridgeview police spokesman Ray Hanania said.